(TAN): IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Redhat Al Jabal to debut its global upscale boutique brand, Hotel Indigo, in Oman. A new built property, Hotel Indigo Jabal Al Akhdar will feature 176 rooms and will open its doors to guests in 2022.
Following the signing, Pascal Gauvin, managing director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG, said: “Combined with an excellent location, I am confident Hotel Indigo Jabal Al Akhdar will be a destination on its own and will be a popular choice amongst international, regional and domestic visitors alike. This month, we are also opening doors to Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown – the first Hotel Indigo in GCC.”
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Hotel Indigo Jabal Al Akhdar will be located in Nizwa, Ad Dakhliyah Governorate, encompassing Jabal Akhdar. Situated at 2,000 meters above sea level, the hotel will offer 360 degrees uninterrupted views of the mountains along with access to a wide range of leisure and cultural activities such as mountain biking, hiking, cave exploring, and visits to the Fort and Souq of Nizwa.
Hotel Indigo Jabal Al Akhdar is situated 80km from the city and is a 2-hour drive from Muscat International Airport and a 6-hour drive from Dubai. It offers a wide range of dining options, including local flavours and specialties and will feature three F&B outlets. The hotel will also feature outdoor and indoor pools, 2,200 sqm spa and 2 meeting rooms.
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Mr. Ammar Al Suleimani, Executive Director, Redhat Al Jabal LLC, said, “We are pleased to bring the first ever global boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, to a distinct location in the Sultanate of Oman. We are excited to open our doors in early 2022 and look forward to offering a combination of authentic, unique and safe experiences to our guests visiting from all parts of the world.”
Established in 2004, Hotel Indigo now has a presence in more than 20 countries with over 120 hotels which are designed from local inspirations, and over 100 hotels in the pipeline.
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